From day one, ACCFB has always been a community-powered project. This community is made up of thousands of dedicated individuals, including Ken Schmidt. In 1985, Ken led the effort for a group of 40 independent organizations to form The
To end hunger for good we must get to the root causes of hunger. And to get to the root causes, we must go beyond only food distribution. One brand new way our Food Bank is creating a more
On any given Monday morning, Irving Abraham can be found at ACCFB’s Community Market, diligently loading boxes of food into the cars, trucks, and vans for the Food Bank’s partner agencies. With a smile that lights up the whole
Cynthia Morton Once a week Cynthia Morton puts on her headset and for the next four hours stays busy taking calls in our Emergency Food Helpline call center. Assisting neighbors locate a food pantry near them is just
Liliana, Arturo, Carolina, and Delia Nestled in Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village, Unity Council is one of the anchor agencies serving the local community. The organization’s holistic programming runs the gamut, including food security; affordable housing; career, financial, and
